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to lessen the anger or agitation of
attempted to placate the screaming child by offering him a cookie
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Recent Examples of placated
Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Faced with a skeptical Supreme Court and a restless voter base that cannot be placated by unfunded rebates that are unlikely to materialize anyway, the administration appears poised to let the air out of its trade war.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
But whether lawmakers and regulators will be placated by industry self-regulation is a bet in and of itself.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
On Wednesday, Qatar's government did not appear to be placated.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Particularly if he is not placated in the market.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Perhaps the youngest Bridgertons would be able to avoid food fights if placated with the Duke's iPad?
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Faced with a skeptical Supreme Court and a restless voter base that cannot be placated by unfunded rebates that are unlikely to materialize anyway, the administration appears poised to let the air out of its trade war.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
But whether lawmakers and regulators will be placated by industry self-regulation is a bet in and of itself.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
On Wednesday, Qatar's government did not appear to be placated.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Particularly if he is not placated in the market.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placated
Verb
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But that hasn’t appeased protesters at demonstrations throughout Los Angeles County.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The food finally lands with the guests, their dumb whims having been appeased.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the process, Tarr essayed an arresting tone poem about spiritual isolation that enraptured viewers.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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Jay looks around at the enraptured faces in the crowd.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The Blackhawks would be ecstatic for a second-round pick for him, but that’s probably a stretch.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion – Megan seemed ecstatic that one of her longtime rap influences appeared on her hit song, Hot Girl Summer.—
Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sophia Santana was elated after passing the difficult licensing examination to become a registered nurse.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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After the vote, Reid was elated, while another member of his leadership team, Chuck Schumer, seemed saddened.—
Jon Ralston,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The movie starts on high, with rapturous views of the Manhattan skyline and David King (Denzel Washington), one of the city’s highfliers, pacing on the balcony of his penthouse on the Brooklyn waterfront.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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Critics were rapturous in their praise for The Babadook, with special mentions for its layered portrayal of horror and grief, as well as Essie Davis' central performance.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Placated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placated. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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